New Tech Offers Improved Drilling Productivity for Steel, Cast Iron April 28, 2021 Holemaking in steel and cast iron up to one inch in diameter is one of the most widely used metalworking processes. What is driving drilling and tapping performance are advances in substrate, coatings, three-flute designs, and combination tools. Just as important are advances in coolant delivery, using different size holes and shapes to facilitate chip evacuation.
Manufacturing Index Accelerates to Four-Decade High April 1, 2021 Manufacturing accelerated in March to its highest level in almost 40 years, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
Manufacturing Employment Surges in March April 5, 2021 U.S. manufacturing added 53,000 jobs in March, with contributions from both durable and non-durable goods, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said.
New Tech Powers Productivity Gains in Indexable Milling April 26, 2021 New features mean more choices in cutting with inserts
Group14 Technologies Announces U.S. Plant April 19, 2021 Group14 Technologies, a global provider of silicon-carbon composite materials for lithium-ion markets, announced the launch of its first commercial-scale 27,000-square foot U.S. manufacturing factory.
Boeing Chief Gets a Big Vote of Confidence April 21, 2021 Boeing Co.'s CEO got a vote of confidence when the board of the aircraft maker extended his retirement age.
Boeing Extends Retirement Age for CEO April 20, 2021 Boeing said its Board of Directors has extended the company's age-65 standard retirement to age 70 for CEO David L. Calhoun. Calhoun, 64, has been the company's chief since January 2020.
How Bosch Juggles EV, ICE April 23, 2021 Robert Bosch GmbH finds itself juggling how customers want to boost their electric vehicle offerings while continue improving traditional internal combustion engines.
Parting and Grooving for the Long Haul February 24, 2021 Some trends in machining remain constant. Machine speeds continue to increase. Difficult-to-cut materials are used more frequently.
Using Spring-Loaded Fixtures in Automation February 23, 2021 Part holding fixtures are critical for precisely holding and locating parts. Most such fixtures use locators for positioning.